Each book in the Day at the Beach: Animal Life on the Shore series introduces one or more creature living by the sea. Color photos offer clear views of the subjects, while arrows connect labels with features in the pictures, and captions provide additional comments. Though all the books use the same format, the information presented varies according to each volume's subject. Typically, they mention the animals' physical features, distinctive traits and behaviors, diet, and how they raise their young. A few short lines of large-print text appear on each double-page spread, along with a full-page photo and one or more smaller ones. Hermit Crabs discusses the common characteristics of the 1,000 types of hermit crabs. The book includes a cutaway diagram of one variety, showing how it fits inside the shell. Libraries may want to consider this satisfactory series or individual volumes as needed.